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Chapter 7 & 8 Review
Key
1. Why was the relationship between the United States
and the Soviet Union known as the “Cold War”?
A. Because no actual fighting took place between them
2. What role did women play during World War 2 ?
A.
women filled jobs left by men, and wartime
production work.
3. Why did World War 2 create an economic
boom in Canada?
A.
People cashed in victory bonds for
spending money.
4.
What does the term “catalyst” mean ?
A.
Individuals or events that bring about
change
5. Which statement reflects a negative result
of women’s increased role during WW2 ?
A. They were paid less for doing the same work
as men
6.
Why did Newfoundland decide to give up responsible
government in the 1930’s?
A.
Because of their high debt
7.
Which statement best reflects the political system
of the U.S.?
A.
Democratic system, free and fair elections, personal
freedoms
8.
What is Canada’s best-known contribution to the
United Nations ?
A.
Peacekeepers
9. Which condition was placed on First Nations people
if they wanted the right to vote in Canada at the
beginning of WW2 ?
A.
give up their First Nations status
10.
Which statement best defines an internment camp ?
A.
To confine suspected or real enemies within a
place during wartime
11. What organization was formed to deal with
concerns about the spread of communism ?
A.
NATO
12.
Which event describes ships from the Soviet Union
that ignored an American blockade of a country
which had been developing nuclear weapons?
A.
Cuban Missile Crisis
13.
What was the significant difference between the
introduction of conscription in WW2 as compared to
WW1?
A. It was only for home defense
14.
A.
What does the term “rationing” mean?
To restrict resources to avoid shortages
15.
Which statement best describes the term “iron
curtain”?
A.
The boundary that separated Communist and nonCommunist countries in Europe
16.
As WW2 progressed, many ethnic minorities who
were denied acceptance into the Canadian military
were gradually accepted. Why was this so ?
A.
shortage of volunteers and high casualties
17.
What were the 3 main causes of the Cold War?
A.
Ideology
Actions of the Soviet Union
Arms Race
18.
Which statement best reflects the political system
of the Soviet Union ?
A.
Totalitarian system, controlled by one party,
devoted to empowering working people
19.
You have made something of value and profited personally
from your work. You keep the profits of your work. Which
term best describes your country’s economic system ?
A.
Capitalism
20.
Which term describes the series of 63 radars
built by Canada and the U.S. across the Canadian
Arctic for the purposes of detecting an early
missile attack?
A.
DEW line (Distant Early Warning)
21.
Why did World War 2 create an economic
boom in Canada?
A.
it created a demand for raw materials,
weapons, and supplies
22.
Why did the arms race between the U.S. and the
Soviet Union occur?
A.
Both powers tried to protect themselves from
being attacked by the other by building more
advanced weapons and defence systems
23.
What is a “satellite state”?
A.
A country that is independent in theory but is
actually controlled by a more powerful country
24.
Which statement lists some of the major events
that occurred during the Cold War?
A.
Berlin blockade
Hungarian revolt
Cuba Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
Czechoslovakia Invasion
Afghanistan Invasion
25.
Which term means that all countries are pledged to
come to the aid of the other countries in their
alliance if they are threatened or attacked ?
A.
Collective Security
26.
What did the Soviets do to try and push the Allied
powers out of Berlin?
A.
Didn’t allow them land access to transport goods
into their sections of the city.
27.
Which term describes a military alliance between
communist countries in eastern Europe?
A.
Warsaw Pact
28.
Why was the Soviet Union so interested in
acquiring satellite states?
A.
To give them a buffer zone in case of a war where
battles would take place
29.
As the Cold War continued, why was Canada’s far
north considered of great strategic importance?
A.
Canada was located directly between the Soviet
Union and the U.S
30.
In which 2 ways did Canada seek peace and security
after WW2 ?
A.
Military alliances
Active participation in the U.N.
31.
Why do most Canadians support Canada’s role as
peacekeepers ?
A.
- Well trained
- gain prestige & influence by performing UN duty
- we are a “middle power” with influence over
others
- feel proud as good global citizens
32.
In 2003, why did Canada not participate in the
second Iraqi war?
A.
not sanctioned by the U.N.
33.
Which statement describes the program that
creates a protective shield over North America
from a missile attack ?
A.
Strategic Defense System (Star Wars).
34.
What are the 4 goals of the United Nations ?
A.
To work collectively to bring an end to war
To encourage cooperation among nations
To improve standard of living
To promote basic human rights
35.
How has NATO’s focus changed since the end of
the Cold War?
A.
protecting ethnic minorities
prevent international terrorism.
36.
John has worked for a factory for 20 years. He
has no chance of promotion or a raise in his salary
unless the entire work force at his factory has a
pay raise. What type of economic system does John
work in?
A.
Communism
37.
After the Korean War, where was the demilitarized
zone that separated North Korea from South
Korea ?
A.
Along the 38th parallel
38.
What is the busiest ocean-to-ocean waterway in the
world ?
A.
Suez Canal
39.
Why were the British and French so interested in
the Suez Canal ?
A.
control of the canal was vital to world trade.
40.
How did Lester B. Pearson win the Nobel Peace
prize ?
A.
He sent in a UN peacekeeping force to keep the
peace while the dispute could be settled
peacefully